general information

The top attraction of Iceland for most tourists is the dramatic landscape and natural phenomena, mighty waterfalls and roaring glacial rivers, erupting hot springs and Bubbling mud pots, hot water pools ideal for bathing, vast sand deserts, and unexpected oasis in valleys overshadowed by mountains and glaciers. Iceland is also a popular destination for nature lovers with special interests such as birdwatching.

To see

Reykjanes peninsula, rich geo-thermal area and lunar-like terrain

Langjokull, second largest glacier, further along the tunnel, the ice gets older and its colour gradually changes from white to deep-blue, various chambers

Laugarvatn Fontana, healing powers of natural steam from a geothermal field at the edge of the lake, features geothermal steam rooms, hot pools and outdoor mineral baths and a fantastic view over the lake

Hjorleifshofoi, haunted mountain where Rogue One: A star Wars Story (2016) was partly filmed

Solheimasandur, the abandoned US Navy plane wreck at the black sands

Solheimajokull glacier, from the main ice-cap of Myrdalsjokull where the mighty Katla volcano rests

Deildartunguhver, most powerful hot spring in Europe

Hraunfossar waterfalls, series of waterfalls formed by rivulets streaming out of a lava field

Husafell, geothermal pool

Urrioafoss waterfall, in a glacier river called Pjorsa

Seljalandsfoss waterfall, can walk behind it

Gljufrabui waterfall

Skogafoss waterfall

Skaftafell National Park, magnificent views of glaciers, rivers and endless plains of sand

Vatnajokull glacier

Landmannalaugar, formed in a massive 15th century eruption, miles of mountains, canyons and towering rocks in unique combinations of natural colour decorate the area, lush farmlands of southern Iceland, multicoloured hills, natural geothermal springs

Hjalparfoss waterfall

Mount Hekla, volcano

Reynisfjara beach, black sands with surrounding basalt columns, cliffs and a cave

Vik, charming small coastal vilage

Prihnukagigur, dormant volcano, unique natural phenomenon

Snaefellsnes peninsula, west side of Iceland

Snaefellsjokull National Park, glacier

Langjokull glacier, ice-cap, ice cave, blue ice

Hraunfossar, waterfall

Barnafossar, waterfall

Eyjafjallajokull, volcano/glacier

Westman islands

Faxafloi Bay, puffins, auks, gannets and variety of other sea birds dominate the skies and sea cliffs

To do

whale watching, home to 23 species of whales, the waters around Iceland provide rich feeding grounds